Leicestershire Police have been running this Operation called Lionheart all week and it aims to crackdown on County Lines activity which involves drugs being moved in and out of Leicestershire. Operation Lionheart results – total from three days of activity Total warrants = 57 Total arrests = 24 Total people charged = 23 Operation Lionheart – update - Friday 12 April Ryan McGeechan, 20, of Brook Street, Shepshed, arrested yesterday (Thursday 11 April), has been charged with one count of supplying a class A drug. All the below were arrested yesterday (Thursday 11 April) and have subsequently been charged A 17-year-old boy, who can’t be named for legal reasons, has been charged with two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and one count of possession with intent to supply a class A drug. Christopher Abbot, 52, of Kelbrook Close, Leicester, has been charged with possession of a shotgun without a certificate on 27 January 2019. Laura Harley, 41, of Chestnut Road, Glenfield, has been charged with one count of supply of a class A drug. Zavesh Patel, 27, of Chestnut Road, Glenfield, has been charged for failing to appear at magistrates’ court in relation to a theft in January 2019. Andrew Manjengwa, 20, Samson Road, Leicester, was charged with 13 counts of supplying class A drugs and two counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs. A 15-year-old boy, who can’t be named for legal reasons, has been charged with one count of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. Ackeem Lewis-Thorpe, 23, of Wycombe Road, Leicester, was charged with one count of burglary dwelling, one count of theft, one count of theft of a motor vehicle all on 26 December 2018 and converting criminal property. Mark Cheval, 42, of Seymour Close, Loughborough, was charged with five counts of supplying class A drugs. David Harker, 44, of Pevensey Road, Loughborough, was charged with six counts of supplying class A drugs. A 20-year-old Leicester man, arrested on suspicion of supplying a class A drug, has been released no further action. For more information on County Lines, and how to spot the signs of it happening in your area, www.leics.police.uk/countylines #LeicesterPolice #KnowTheSigns #CountyLines

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service are excited to announce new dates for their On-Call firefighter ‘Have A Go’ days. Ahead of their next round of On-Call firefighter recruitment, several ‘Have A Go’ days will take place over the next few weeks. The ‘Have A Go’ days give people an insight into what an On-Call firefighter does and the required strength, fitness and aptitude levels needed. You will also find out how rewarding a career as an On-Call firefighter is. Rick Taylor, Chief Fire and Rescue Officer, said: “On-Call firefighters play a vital role at Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service andk they help us provide the very best service to the local communities we serve. “We hope to encourage members of our local communities to come forward, find out more about being an On-Call firefighter and ultimately apply for a role. “This is a real opportunity for members of our local communities looking for a rewarding job where they are also giving something back to their local community.” On-Call firefighters play an important role to operational response. They carry an alerter and respond to emergency calls, where they face all kinds of challenges. It is a paid role and is dependent on your personal availability and the number of calls you respond to. If you are interested in becoming an On-Call firefighter, ‘Have A Go’ days are taking place at the following locations: Market Harborough Fire and Rescue Station, Saturday 13 April, 10:00 –15;00 Uppingham School Sports Centre (LE15 9SE), Sunday 14 April, 10:00 –15:00 Wigston Fire and Rescue Station, Sunday 28 April, 10:00 – 15:00 To attend one of the above events, visit leics-fire.gov.uk/on-call to book your place. If you are unable to attend the ‘Have A Go’ days, get in touch with your local On-Call fire and rescue station. You may be able to attend their weekly drill night, where you will find out more about the role and meet your potential future colleagues. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service will be recruiting On-Call firefighters at a number of On-Call stations across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland during May 2019. The recruitment website will open for applications for their On-Call Firefighter roles on Wednesday 1 May, and will close on Wednesday 29 May. There are a number of essential requirements you will need to meet in order to be considered for an On-Call firefighter role. These can be found by visiting leics-fire.gov.uk/on-call . (Please note that On-Call firefighters must live and/or work within a set travel time from their fire and rescue station. This can be discussed and agreed with the relevant managers for each fire and rescue station). email oncallinfo@lfrs.org . #LeicesterFireSevice #LFRS #HaveAGoDays

Saturday 15th September 2018 This truly rememberable event attracted hundreds of people yesterday at Jubilee square in Leicester, celebrating five decades of Asian life in Leicester. The history of the Asian life was told by pictures and film, and a Film which was made in Leicester “Jadoo“ about two rival brothers running restaurants on Belgrave Road was shown on the big screen. This was followed by colourful performances and dance, this was definitely a event to remember, and Truly shows how diverse our city is today. Event Pictures Pictures By Craig Thorpe Leicester Media (Pictures can be downloaded for free from our Facebook Page) www.facebook.com/leicestermediaonline Please like our page to tag and share Asian Life Festival Saturday 15th September Jubilee Square Leicester from 3pm to 9pm This festival celebrates 50 years of Asian life in our Great diverse city of a Leicester. Lots of Food, Arts and culture. Jubilee Square Leicester for BBC Radio Leicester’s Asian Life Festival, Celebrating Five decades of Asian life in Leicester through food, arts and culture, we’ll be looking at all aspects of the journey so far that has made Leicester the incredible city it is today. Food festival, an outdoor film screening and the audio-visual Stage Spectacular! 3-9pm Food Festival 5.30-7pm Jadoo Film 7-8pm BBC Radio Leicester’s dramatic Asian-Life Story show 8-9pm Sabras Radio musical extravaganza Hosted by BBC Radio Leicester #asianlifefestival #bbcleicester #radioleicester #artscouncilengland

Leicester City Council has completed on a traffic scheme which includes the 1,000th city street to be covered by a 20mph zone. Leicester City Council has brought in the new 20mph scheme around Medway School, Highfields, which came into effect on Monday, April 8. The scheme is the latest in a rolling city council programme of 20mph zones in residential areas, near schools and where requested by residents, which has been running since 2011. It was among schemes approved late last year which would have taken the total number of streets to more than 1,000. Currently 60 such schemes cover over 200km (125miles) of road in the city – nearly a quarter of the city’s road network. Further schemes are also due to come into effect over the coming months, including 94 streets covering 24km of road in Eyres Monsell, which is due to come into effect at the end of May 2019, and 53 streets covering about 12km of road near Montrose School in Aylestone this summer. The speed-reduction work is designed to help improve road safety on key routes in residential areas near to schools, and in turn to help encourage more people to walk or cycle to school. So far, over £1.3million has been invested or committed to city council-funded 20mph zones, as well as others funded by developers as part of local planning agreements. Currently, of 114 schools across the city, about two-thirds (67.5 percent) are either within a 20mph zone or being considered for inclusion in one in the near future. A number of future 20mph zones have also been identified but not yet included on the current programme of work. Department for Transport figures show that for every 1mph reduction in speed, the frequency of accidents drops by five per cent. Figures for the scheme covering Knighton Lane East show among the biggest drops in speed – average speeds have fallen from 26.2mph to 15.7mph since the introduction of road humps, speed cushions and a designated 20mph zone in 2017. Similarly, the scheme bringing speed cushions and a 20mph zone to Keyham Lane has reduced speeds from 26mph to 21mph. Leicester City Council’s director of City Highways, Martin Fletcher, said: “The roll out of 20mph zones has proved to be hugely popular, as is shown by the number of communities requesting them. “We’ve been listening to residents who have requested road safety measures, and working to address any particular road issues brought to our attention by ward councillors across the city. “The £1.3m investment we’ve made since 2011 on 20mph zones has helped to make residential streets across Leicester safer for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and everyone who lives in those communities. “In some cases, new schemes have been brought in to extend or join together previously-approved 20mph zones, while in other places, a range of new traffic-calming measures have helped cut vehicle speeds on routes around schools, improving safety for everyone.” Source :- Leicester City Council #SaferRoads #LeicesterCityCouncil

A man who distracted the occupants of a house allowing others to enter and threaten the victims has been jailed after pleading guilty. Jason Mumford, also known as Marley-Owen, 22, of no fixed address, appeared at Leicester Crown Court yesterday (Monday 8 April) and pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary. He was sentenced to six years in prison. The conviction relates to an incident in March 2018 when the occupants of a house in Archery Close, Countesthorpe, Leicestershire, answered the door to Mumford. Mumford followed the occupant into the house and within a few seconds a group of up to six people also entered the property and threatened the victims with knives and axes. The group were wearing face coverings and assaulted the three occupants of the house before stealing items. Detective Constable Gemma Dempsey was the investigating officer. She said: “The victims weren’t seriously injured during the incident but were left very distressed by what had happened in their own home. “Incidents of this nature leave a lasting effect on the victims and in this case all the occupants were teenagers. I hope the guilty plea and significant sentence reassures the victims, and the local community. “Despite extensive enquiries in relation to the remaining suspects we were not able to identify them. However, if anyone has any information about who they may be we encourage you to come forward and contact 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.” Source:- Leicestershire Police

Two Petrol stations raided in the early hours of this morning. Large quantity’s of cigarettes stolen. If you are offered any cheap UK duty-paid cigarettes then they are probably stolen. Police have launch Investigation into break-ins at two petrol stations, and are appealing for any information or witnesses. Detectives believe that two break-ins at petrol stations in Leicester this morning (Tuesday 9 April) could be linked. The first incident happened in Saffron Road shortly after 1am. Police were alerted when a monitored alarm at the premises was activated, while a call was also made from a member of the public. A group of men smashed a window and stole cigarettes before leaving the scene in a grey or silver hatchback car. The second incident happened in Melton Road at around 2.10am. A group of men were seen to smash a window and go into the petrol station before leaving in a grey or silver car. A quantity of cigarettes were stolen. Detective Sergeant Horatio Wright said: “From the information we have received so far, I believe that the two offences may be linked. “I would ask anyone who was in the area of either Saffron Road or Melton Road in the early hours of this morning to come forward if you saw anything suspicious. “In particular, I’d like taxi drivers or anyone who has dashcams installed in their vehicles to check for any footage that may have been recorded. Any information you have could help with our investigation.” No arrests have been made at this time and enquiries are ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting crime number 19000179401 (Saffron Road) or 19000179397 (Melton Road). #LeicesterPolice #Stolencigarettes

Leicestershire officers have completed a week-long operation to target those carrying weapons and engaged with hundreds of people. 📷 Picture by Leicester Media ©2019 Operation Sceptre, which started on March 11, was part of national activity designed to deter and detect the carrying of knives and saw 20 arrests. Officers carried out 24 stop and searches which, along with arrests, recovered 15 knives while surrender bins at Keyham Lane, Spinney Hill, Market Harborough and Mansfield House police stations saw nearly 50 knives handed in. Officers conducted knife sweeps across the city and county, recovering two from Redwood Walk in Leicester. Knife arches at various locations including Leicester and Loughborough train stations along with Bede Park in Spinney Hill and Aikman Avenue, New Parks, Leicester, saw hundreds of people pass through them. Video by Leicester Media Demonstration of detection Arch in New Parks In addition, officers visited 22 Habitual Knife Carriers (HKCs) over the week to talk to them about changing their behaviour and offer them diversion opportunities and information to parents. They also delivered a number of presentations to primary and secondary school children on top of those given by the Youth Services throughout the week. Alongside this, officers also executed five warrants in South Leicester and one in West Leicester neighbourhood policing areas on Friday 15 March, which recovered some imitation firearms and drugs. One 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of modern day slavery and public order offences as well as burglary. He has been released under investigation. Sergeant Nick Woodrow, knife crime coordinator for Leicestershire Police, helped lead the operation. He said: “Operation Sceptre forms just one part of our on-going work to detect and prevent knife crime and ultimately reduce the number of people choosing to carry a knife. Officers successfully recovered a number of weapons through their hard work. “Our aim, as always, is to ensure our streets remain safe. This week of intensification is just one element of what we do along with our partners and I’m pleased that our visits to those we consider to be habitual knife carriers, has resulted in at least one referral to a local peer education scheme.” Superintendent Shane O’Neill, who leads the force’s response to knife crime, said: “We believe that a partnership approach is the best way to reduce knife crime. We will continue to use our powers of arrest alongside educating people to stop carrying a knife as part of the force’s #LivesNotKnives campaign which is supported by many. Of the hundreds of people we engaged with throughout this operation, only a small proportion were found to be carrying a knife and we are dedicated to tackling those who do. “It is vital that anyone who has concerns about an individual carrying a weapon knows that advice is available on our website and that there are trusted adults they can talk to.” Lord Willy Bach added: “The work to tackle knife crime does not stop at the end of a week of action. Every day and using a multitude of approaches, the police and partners do everything they can to apprehend those carrying knives, to educate people that carrying a knife is not clever, or safe. They seek to arrest those who have used knives to cause harm and they provide support to those unfortunate enough to become victims of knife crime. “Last week I revealed the projects who have been awarded money from my £100,000 knife crime fund. I have every confidence that they will make a real difference, just as Operation Sceptre has made a real difference. But there is more to be done. As this week has proved, the will is there but we need appropriate resources to support the many effective initiatives out there, which are suffering from the funding cuts of recent years.” For information on knife crime visit Leicestershire Police pages here Read more related posts from Leicester Media click here #LivesNotKnives #LeicesterPolice

Breck's Last Game has now been viewed more than three-quarters of a million times since it was launched online on Wednesday (3 April). That number is rising fast. Trigger Warning - grooming, coercive behaviour + violence. The four-minute film which tells the tragic story of 14-year-old Breck Bednar, who was murdered by a man he met online, has generated scores of positive comments and conversation online. The film is the result of a collaboration between Leicestershire Police and three other police forces and has been made with the active support of Breck’s mother Lorin LaFave, who appears in the film as herself. The project started when Leicestershire Police was approached by Lorin, who runs the Breck Foundation in memory of her son, about the potential to make a film that would help protect children from online dangers. Lorin said: “We are pleased the public are now able to easily access Breck’s Last Game. It’s so encouraging to see from the views, comments and shares that parents and young people are having open and engaging discussions about their own online friends and behaviours and to ask themselves the important question, ‘do I really know who my online friends are?’ “. One parent has spoken online about the impact the film had for her when she watched it this morning. She said: "As the parent of a 14-year-old son, this film had particular resonance. It's hard-hitting but is so cleverly made that children and parents alike will take notice. “Like most boys of his age, my son loves online gaming with his friends but literally anybody could join their group. I have watched the film with him and it really helped start a conversation. My son took notice. Thank you for making this film.” Last year Breck’s Last Game was made available to schools across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, along with a comprehensive resource pack. By the end of this school year, 27,500 across LLR are predicted to have seen the film in their schools. Visit the Police website Breck’s Last Game section. Source : Leicestershire Police #LeicesterPolice

Did you walk the walk tonight ? Loros Twilight Walk 2019 Video by Leicester Media © 2019 Thousands attended tonights event in aid of Loros to take part in the 10km sponsored walk down at the King Power Stadium. This years theme was under the sea, with lots of bubbles for everyone. Well done to you all for joining in this event. A record-breaking 3,000 participants are taking to the streets of Leicester this year to raise money for Loros hospice. Last years event raised £150,000 with 2,200 participants. Loros have been supporting and caring for patients living with a terminal illness, and their families, across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland for over 30 years. Please follow and Like Leicester Media on Facebook. www.facebook.com/leicestermediaonline #Loros #TwilightWalk2019

The grand opening and shop launch of Leicesters newest art shop and creative hub, We Are. This shop will be a multi functioning creative hub, based in the city centre. Selling art, craft, accessories and design all handmade by local and national artists and designers. This Venue going to be running workshops, exhibitions and hosting regular events. Their goal is to bridge the gap between creative people starting out in their careers and becoming freelance artists as a profession, by offering a place to sell their work and have access to professionals working in the industry. Their vision for We Are is to make a space where all of us can sell, create and develop as artists and share our talents with community of Leicester. They opened today with live music from some of Leicesters finest acoustic artists, and dj's to follow. Along with an exhibition showcasing amazing artists from StudionAme as well as refreshments. The shop is situated 44a the basement, Humberstone gate. Leicester. LE1 3PJ https://www.facebook.com/events/296887317882893/?ti=icl

A 23-year-old man found guilty of attempted murder after he fired a gun three times in a “bustling city centre street” has been jailed for 25 years. Judge Jonathan Gosling said that while he took Ahmed Hussein’s age into consideration, he had “proper basis” to conclude that the defendant was a dangerous offender following the incident which happened in Leicester city centre on 8 July last year. Hussein had discharged the firearm during the early hours of the morning, pointing the gun in the direction of Granby Street where the victim was stood. Witnesses had reported hearing gunshots in the area and seeing dust bouncing off the road near the victim while passers-by were forced to duck behind a car in the street in fear. Fortunately no-one was injured. Sentencing Hussein at Stafford Crown Court today (3 April), the judge said the court must consider any harm that was caused, any harm that was intended to be caused or any harm that might foreseeably have been caused. He said the case involved the defendant discharging a pistol in a “bustling city centre street” and that the reaction of passers-by “speaks for itself”. He added: “There is a clear and obvious risk that any one of these bullets could have hit or killed or very seriously injured a completely innocent bystander. It is that risk which I have taken into account when assessing harm.” He added that in determining the sentence, he was also including the factors of the weapon of choice, the fact that three separate shots were fired and that the defendant was a gang member. He said: “The public being put at very serious risk must be included in the sentence as a significant element of deterrent.” An investigation following the incident, which included hours of CCTV analysis, led to Hussein, of Chesterfield Road, Leicester, being arrested and charged. Following a trial at the court, he was found guilty on 28 March of attempted murder and possession of a firearm and ammunition. Today (3 April) at the same court, he was sentenced to 25 years in prison for attempted murder. He was also sentenced to serve five years for possession of a firearm and 12 months for possession of ammunition. The sentences will be served concurrently making the total sentence one of 25 years imprisonment. Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector Tim Lindley said: “It is extremely fortunate that no-one was injured. Hussein’s actions could have caused serious harm and potentially had fatal consequences. He showed no regard for others around him, causing utmost fear by discharging a firearm three times in the street. “Thanks to a full investigation which involved thorough accounts from witnesses and intense CCTV analysis we were able to trace Hussein and provide the evidence leading him to being found guilty of the offences. I would like to thank those that provided these accounts as well as all of the officers who worked extremely hard on this investigation to secure a successful conviction. It has meant a firearm is now off the streets and not in the hands of a criminal. “Carrying and using any kind of weapon is extremely dangerous and puts lives at risk. We are continually working to remove them from our streets and urge anyone who has any information regarding a person being in possession of a weapon to report it to police immediately." CCTV analysis from the incident showed that prior to the shooting, a man, later identified by officers to be Hussein, was coming and going from York Place, in York Street, at different times during the evening of 7 July and early hours of 8 July. Hussein was then seen walking over to a white BMW vehicle in York Place just before 2.10am on 8 July before walking away from it and heading along York Street towards Granby Street. The victim was in Granby Street when Hussein, in York Street, was seen to raise his arm and point it in the direction of Granby Street. Two flashes were seen on the CCTV before Hussein ran further up York Street, raising his arm again before a further flash was seen. Witnesses reported that the victim appeared very agitated, shouting and waving his arms around and shouting in the direction of York Street. Hussein then passed the BMW before the vehicle, being driven by another person, appeared to speed towards the victim, reversed again at him and then drove off. Shortly before the shooting, the victim was seen to be involved in a confrontation with a man who was in the BMW car in Granby Street. CCTV showed Hussein run away from the scene and get on a motorbike heading towards London Road and Evington Road. He was seen returning to York Place just after 4am the same morning, before later going out, getting a pizza and returning back to the property. Further investigative work led to a spent firearms cartridge being recovered by an officer in York Street near to the junction with Granby Street. The firearm was later recovered in the West Midlands area. Hussein had denied having any involvement in the incident, denied being in the area on the night and said he couldn’t remember what he was doing at the time. He had also denied any knowledge of the firearm. Source : Leicestershire Police

25 offences detected in total including 18 seatbelts, 5 mobile phone along with 2 tinted windows. Leicestershire Police conducted a operation this morning in Loughborough, targeting speeding and not wearing seatbelts, using mobile phones and drink/drug driving, the FATAL 4. Operation began at 9am and ran for 3 hours. offending motorists was spotted and stopped on Epinal way in Loughborough and full checks where made on the drivers and vehicles. Several motor-vehicles were stopped due to illegal window tinting film, one young driver had paid over £500 for his window tinting. The officers gave the driver the opportunity to remove the tint, without any further action, fines or points, the young driver said to us “the Police are only doing their job to make the roads safer” This FATAL4 operation is been held in support of the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) week of action, running from 1st to 7th April, which will see Police forces working hard across the country targeting excessive vehicle speeds. Last year Leicestershire Police Officers detected 942 drink drive, 572 seatbelt, 371 mobile and 169 drug drive offences across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, a further 42,263 speeding offences were detected by both speed cameras and officers. Visit the speed or safety website http://www.speedorsafety.com/ #FATAL4 #RoadSafeLeics #LeicsPolice #SaferRoads